Don't drive impaired Driving while under the influence of drugs (both illegal and prescription), alcohol and/or other substances greatly increases accident risk. Various strategies can help drivers ...

A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) to promote public safety by supporting staff retention at local law ...

Congresswoman Erin Houchin is pleased to announce the opening of her new district office in Salem, which will serve as a central hub for assisting constituents throughout Indiana’s 9th Congressional ...

Secretary of State Diego Morales attended the 2025 National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference in ...

The Mystery Photo contest is back! Every other Monday, the Leader Publishing Co. will be posting a new Mystery Photo from ...

The Washington County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Brent A. Miller would like to recognize the law enforcement officers who serve our community. Their dedication to a thankless job is admirable.

Yesterday, the IHSAA Executive Committee approved the sectional assignments in baseball and softball for the next two school years. Listed below are the softball sectional assignments. The Executive ...

This year’s 5th annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive was a fantastic success. Thanks to community efforts, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department collected 1,600 pounds of food and $857 in cash.

Looking for a special Christmas church service this year? You won’t need to travel far. There are plenty of churches just within and around Washington County that plan to hold special Christmas ...

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently met with legislators and several students from around the state to discuss promoting a culture of life and advancing protections for pregnant women and ...

Most of us were first introduced to Caitlin Clark in the Women’s NCAA basketball championship. Her long shots fascinated us. Although her Iowa team lost to LSU, Caitlin won national attention with her ...

It’s July in Indiana, and it’s time for the 30th running of the NASCAR Brickyard 400. Jeff Gordon won the first event in 1994, one of his five wins at the speedway. This is a three-day, July 19-21, ...